tympany
tym·pa·ny
tympany · tympanies
The sound made by beating a drumThe sound made by beating a drum.
/ˈtɪmpəni/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The sound made by beating a drum.
(countable, uncountable)Tympanites (distention of the abdomen).
(countable, uncountable)Inflation; conceit; bombast; turgidness.
Origin
Coined based on Ancient Greek τύμπανον (túmpanon).Coined based on Ancient Greek τύμπανον (túmpanon).
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Forms
plural: tympaniesLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable